Can I call Royal Caribbean and ask for an upgrade?

If a stateroom is available for a complimentary upgrade, and it meets your upgrade preferences, we will notify you at your email address on file to communicate the upgraded stateroom details. Should you wish to change your room before your sail date, please call one of our customer service agents at 866-562-7625.



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Our Best Price Guarantee lets you take advantage of a better price within 48 hours from the time you booked— just give us a call or use our online form. You'll receive the difference as a non-refundable onboard credit inside final payment or rate adjustment outside final payment. Was this content helpful?

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Work with an experienced cruise travel agent Your agent may be able to snag you an upgrade by contacting the cruise line and asking for a favor. You may not know you have been upgraded until you get to the ship, as it will be based on last-minute space being available.

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Bid for upgrades Some cruise lines allow passengers to bid for upgrades as the departure date approaches. This technique will enable you to bid on a higher-tier cabin for an amount you're willing to pay. If your bid is accepted, you will be upgraded; however, be careful not to overbid.

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Planning ahead is a great way to score big savings, as Royal Caribbean often runs early saver deals to guests booking well in advance. It's also pretty safe to assume prices usually go up as availability goes down the closer you get to your sail date, so booking ahead is a surefire way to lock in a great rate.

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Balcony cabins cost more than ocean-view cabins or windowless inside cabins. But they can be worth the splurge if you're the kind of person who likes a private place to be outdoors during a vacation.

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For further modification, such as changes in date, time or party, you can either cancel and rebook the reservation or visit Guest Relations once onboard. Was this content helpful?

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Can a guest booked in a Sea or Sky suite purchase an upgrade to receive Star amenities? The exclusive package of Star amenities is available only to guests who purchase a Star suite.

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Generally, Deck 7 is considered a good deck to have a cruise cabin, but it will depend on the ship. Deck 7 is normally roughly the same distance between the dining rooms and the pool decks, and it is normally surrounded by cabins above and below.

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3-1-1 Liquids Rule So the 3-1-1 rule is the TSA's quick reminder: 3 ounces, 1 quart bag and 1 bag per traveler.

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If a cruise is filling up quickly, the company has no reason to release a sale to entice customers. But if a cruise's departure date is fast approaching and the ship is only partially booked, prices will drop, and complimentary add-ons will increase, resulting in some happy customers.

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BOGO60 offer applies to select sailings departing on or after January 1, 2021. BOGO60 provides 60% savings off the price of cruise fare of the second guest booked in the same stateroom as first, full-fare paying guest.

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But there are a few factors you can look for when booking a cruise that may increase your chances of actually landing the elusive balcony upgrade. Book an outside cabin – You may have a greater chance of getting a free balcony upgrade on a cruise by booking an outside cabin.

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No matter if you are sharing your stateroom with one person or three people, every square foot of space counts and I find the more space you get with a balcony room worth the cost. Royal Caribbean's inside cabins are around 149 square feet in side, whereas a balcony room starts at 180 square feet.

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Technically, you can..... but the cruise line will discourage it for obvious reasons (if the A/C or heat is running, you get the idea). If you leave the door open, your cabin steward will keep shutting it. We turn our air off this time of year while cruising, and do sleep with the door open.

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